[lbo-talk] Allen, racism, fascism and beyond

[John Thornton]

My own paintings are very heavily influenced by Futurism.
You have to love Boccioni and Balla and Joseph Stella's Brooklyn Bridge 
is gorgeous beyond words.
I don't consider fascism to be a necessity for Futurism.
It was certainly enamored with the new machine age but wasn't tied 
specifically to fascism in my opinion.
Influenced by fascism certainly but not integral with.
I have nothing but praise for Futurism.

John Thornton

Chris Doss wrote:
> They didn't really have good poets and artists? What,
> is there no love for futurism around here? Dali,
> people, Dali!
>
> --- Marvin Gandall <marvgandall at videotron.ca> wrote:
>
>   
>> Sharp analysis, Wojtek. Chris's view of (Italian)
>> fascism is evocative of
>> its romantic appeal to British Tory (and some
>> Labour) intellectuals in the
>> 30's.
>>